Some days, no matter how mindful you've been about the food you eat, you just want to dig in a rich and moist chocolate cake. Hey, we're all human and there's no shame in craving for something delicious once in a while.

You don't have to beat yourself up for wanting chocolate cake because truth be told, there are ways to still stay within your goal calories per day and still enjoy the good things in life. You just have to make the smart choices if you do choose to indulge.

Today's recipe is exactly all about treating yourself to something sweet and delicious without the guilt. This Skinny Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake is only 138 calories and will curb your cravings in just two minutes.

So grab a microwave-safe mug and some measuring spoons and follow the simple recipe below!

Prep Time: 1 minute            Cook Time: 1 minute            Calories: 138 kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons powdered chocolate peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or golden syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Coat the inside of a 10 - 12 ounce microwave safe mug with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl stir together all ingredients until smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared mug.
3. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds or until done in the center. This will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave.
4. Serve warm.

You can enjoy this mug cake as it is (and trust us, it's delicious on it's own) or you can top it with fruit of your choice. Just remember that add-ons will add some calories to this recipe.